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OFCI Mechanical Superintendent - Data Center

Location:

Abilene, TX, US

Requisition ID: 181435

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead the installation and coordination of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) mechanical equipment on a large-scale industrial project. This role is responsible for overseeing the receipt, inspection, storage, installation, protection, startup, and turnover of critical owner-furnished mechanical systems and equipment.

The Mechanical Superintendent will serve as the primary field leader coordinating among the client, equipment vendors, construction teams, subcontractors, field engineering, and commissioning personnel to ensure equipment is installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with manufacturer requirements and project specifications.

This position requires a strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation, vendor coordination, logistics planning, construction sequencing, quality control, and commissioning readiness. The successful candidate will drive schedule performance while ensuring safe execution and successful turnover of mechanical systems.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This project is based in Abilene, TX
Travel and site presence required for project duration (2-3 years)
Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for projects

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams, or provide per diem and trips home, based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Equipment & Vendor Management
- Lead field execution of OFCI mechanical equipment installation activities.
- Coordinate receipt, inspection, inventory, storage, preservation, and installation of owner-furnished equipment.
- Interface directly with equipment manufacturers and vendor representatives regarding installation requirements, startup support, warranty requirements, and field issue resolution.
- Review equipment submittals, installation manuals, vendor requirements, and turnover documentation to ensure compliance during construction.
Logistics & Planning
- Coordinate delivery schedules, laydown requirements, rigging plans, and installation sequencing for large mechanical equipment packages.
- Work with field engineering and project controls teams to ensure equipment procurement and installation milestones are achieved.
- Monitor equipment status and identify potential impacts to construction or commissioning schedules.
Quality & Turnover
- Ensure all equipment installations meet manufacturer tolerances, project specifications, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate mechanical completion activities, punch list resolution, testing, and turnover documentation.
- Lead readiness reviews and support startup and commissioning teams throughout turnover activities.

Qualifications

5+ years of industrial construction experience with at least 3 years in a Superintendent or equivalent leadership role.
Experience managing installation of large mechanical equipment packages on industrial, power, manufacturing, water, data center, or EPC projects.
Demonstrated experience coordinating owner-furnished equipment (OFCI) and working directly with equipment vendors and manufacturer representatives.
Strong knowledge of equipment receiving, preservation, rigging, setting, alignment, startup support, turnover, and commissioning processes.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, vendor installation requirements, equipment layouts, piping drawings, and technical specifications.
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including owners, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering teams, and commissioning personnel.

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Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed at active construction project sites.
Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to freely access all areas of a construction site, including elevated work areas, uneven terrain, scaffolding, ladders, and confined spaces as required.
Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Exposure to noise, vibration, and heavy construction equipment.
Extended work hours, overtime, night shifts, and weekend work may be required based on project needs.
Travel and relocation may be required.
Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment up to designated weight limits consistent with project requirements.

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Abilene
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